Physics
A certain nucleus P has a mass number 15 and atomic number 7. The number of neutrons is :
- 7
- 15
- 8
- none of the above
Radioactivity
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Answer
8
Reason — The number of neutrons in a nucleus can be calculated using the formula:
Number of neutrons = Mass number (A) - Atomic number (Z)
Given,
Mass number (A) = 15
Atomic number (Z) = 7
So, number of neutrons = 15 - 7 = 8
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